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He said the biggest rainfall totals will occur Thursday as the rain persists overnight.

The American Red Cross suggested downloading the agency’s tornado app ahead of the storm as well as selecting a place family members can gather such as a basement, center hallway, bathroom or closet on the lowest floor.

Additionally the Red Cross shared the following tips:

• Move or secure lawn furniture, hanging plants and trash cans or anything else that can be picked up by the wind.

• Watch for tornado danger signs which include dark, greenish clouds, a cloud of debris, large hail, a funnel cloud or roaring noise.

• Residents in mobile homes should find a sturdy shelter before the tornado is in view.

• If someone is caught outdoors, seek shelter in a basement or sturdy building. If in a vehicle, buckle up and drive to the closest sturdy shelter. If debris is flying while driving, park, stay in the vehicle and duck below the window with the head covered.